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Raj Kundra’s employees turn approvers, say they were told to delete porn clips
Raj Kundra, 45 was arrested on July 19 by Mumbai Police. A magistrate’s court sent him to police custody till July 27. A day after his arrest, a lot of data was deleted from the records, said police.
In a new development, four employees of businessman Raj Kundra, have turned witnesses in the case involving the production of pornographic content and uploading it via the app. The employees told police that they were asked to delete clips, reports said.
Reports said that Kundra’s employees have also confirmed that the clips were uploaded from HotShots, the businessman’s controversial app that the police believe was used for streaming porn.
Police said the app was removed from the Google Play Store for Android phones and Apple’s App Store, so the accused activated Plan B and launched another app, Bollyfame.
His wife Shilpa Shetty had told police that she was unaware of the exact nature of the content on the mobile app via which Raj Kundra is accused of streaming pornographic content. She also underlined the difference between porn and erotica and said her husband was not involved in producing pornographic content.
Raj Kundra, 45 was arrested on July 19 by Mumbai Police. A magistrate’s court sent him to police custody till July 27. A day after his arrest, a lot of data was deleted from the records, said police.
Kundra has been booked under IPC sections 420 (cheating), 34 (common intention), 292, and 293 (related to obscene and indecent advertisements and displays) besides relevant sections of the IT Act and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the company named Armsprime had prepared the app hotshots for Kenrin and there were other individual apps too. Before the Mumbai crime branch took over the case, there was a complaint with Maharashtra Cyber about the racket, said Mr. Bharambe.
FIRs were registered against Kundra after two women approached the Malwani police station and made certain allegations that they were asked to give bold scenes in the lure of a break in some web series or short stories.
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TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu’s judicial remand extended till September 24
The former Chief Minister’s arrest was prolonged by two days by this location’s special court for the Anti-Corruption Bureau, according to additional attorney general Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy.
The judicial custody of TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the case involving the AP Skill Development Corporation scams was extended by a court on Friday till September 24.
The former Chief Minister’s arrest was prolonged by two days by this location’s special court for the Anti-Corruption Bureau, according to additional attorney general Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy.
The High Court has set today’s 1:30 PM as the hearing time for the FIR quash plea submitted by Naidu.
He was arrested on September 9 for allegedly stealing money from the Skill Development Corporation, which cost the state exchequer over Rs 300 crore. He is being held in the Rajamahendravaram Central Prison at the moment.
The Indian Penal Code (IPC)’s Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing surrender of property), and 465 (forgery) are among the sections under which the TDP president is accused of violating. Additionally, the Prevention of Corruption Act has been used against him by the AP CID.
After lodging a new FIR in connection with the Rs 330 crore Fibernet project corruption case earlier this week, the Andhra Pradesh CID requested a fresh warrant against the former chief minister, according to officials on Tuesday.
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MotoGP kicks off today at Buddha International Circuit, 275 companies participate
MotoGP is all set to start today at the Buddha International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida.
MotoGP, the biggest motor racing event, started off today at the Buddha International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida. After Formula 1, the biggest motor racing event will continue for three days in India.
According to reports, 275 companies participated in the event like Honda, Amazon, Red Bull, BMW, Petrons, and Monster among others.
MotoGP lovers can watch the live streaming on JioCinema App. 82 riders from 41 teams will be featured in the Grand Prix of India, who are vying for top honours in MotoGP, Moto 2, and Moto 3 for 3 days.
Redbull KTM Factor Racing’s rider Jack Miller arrived at the Buddh International Circuit on September 20 ahead of the event.
All the safety concerns have been addressed at the Buddha Internationa Circuit for the riders. The tracks on which the riders perform have been modified. On the same track Formula 1 was hosted from 2011 to 2013.
The gravel traps around the track have been extended to make it safe for the racer in case of uncertainty. In order to ensure the rider’s safety, the air fences and foam barriers have also been installed.
There is a possibility that the riders can touch the speed of 370 kmph due to the longest straight track on the calendar. It has 13 turns.
Keeping the smooth traffic in Gautam Buddha Nagar, police has issued a revised traffic advisory today before the event. The restriction on expressways in Noida and Greater Noida for the movements of goods carriers until September 25, starting from today.
Earlier, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur interacted with the MotoGP riders and shared a ride with them.
Anurag Thakur also extended his gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his efforts to bring MotoGP to India.
Earlier, Yogi Adityanath unveiled the first ticket of MotoGP India in Lucknow. He said India’s hosting of the prestigious event marks a historic moment for UP.
In September 2022, MotoGP confirmed that the World’s premier two-wheel racing championship will be held at the Buddh International Circuit. According to reports, MotoGP’s commercial rights holder Dorna visited India in the month of September to sign a seven-year MoU with Indian race promoters Fairstreet Sports (FSS).
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Delhi: 15-year-old girl raped by two auto-rickshaw drivers, accused arrested
Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that both the accused have been arrested and that they work as auto-rickshaw drivers. He added that the minor is being counselled.
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by two auto-rickshaw drivers in northeast Delhi, according to police officials concerned about the matter. The officials added that the minor, who is a resident of Janta Majoor Colony alleged that she was raped by Jahid, 22-year old man and his brother Jubair (24). Both the accused are the residents of Nand Nagri.
According to reports, a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged under section 376 (rape) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code and 6, 21 POSCO Act. Speaking on the matter, Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that both the accused have been arrested and they work as auto-rickshaw drivers. He added that the minor is being counselled.
In another incident, the Delhi Police on Thursday said they have lodged a case of rape against a head constable, who is married and a father of four. Reportedly, a 22-year-old woman filed a complaint against him, accusing him of having physical relationship with her on the pretext of marrying her for the past two years.
According to reports, the First Information Report (FIR) against the head constable was registered under Indian Penal Code’s section 376 at the Laxmi Nagar police station in east Delhi. The 22-year-old woman lodged the complaint on Wednesday, as per the police officials.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the east district police asserted that the woman in her complaint said that she met the head constable, currently posted in a police control room (PCR) in northeast district, in a matter related to a complaint.
Furthermore, in another separate incident, a now-suspended Delhi government official has been accused of repeatedly drugging and rapping a 14-year-old girl at his home. Reports claimed that the minor girl was drugged before each act of abuse and even woke up to find injuries on her body.
